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Drivers Education Test Ch. 7,8,9

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Under the basic speed rule a driver should drive the posted speed limit
 

 2. 

The speed limit on Leflore County roads is 65 m.p.h.
 

 3. 

On a four lane undivided highway, the right lane if for passing and faster traffic.
 

 4. 

The rear view mirror should never be used exclusively for backing a car.
 

 5. 

While waiting for oncoming traffic to pass when turning left, you should turn your wheels sharply to the left.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

On a expressway you should watch ____ seconds ahead for cars braking, entering, and exiting.
a.
5-10
c.
15-20
b.
10-15
d.
20-30
 

 7. 

In 2006, 7,162 collisions were caused by people:
a.
rear ending someone
c.
speeding
b.
making improper turns
d.
drinking and driving
 

 8. 

You want to turn left after the light is green, you should
a.
Turn in front of the oncoming car
c.
Move left, block traffic and turn
b.
Move into the intersection,turn when clear
d.
Remain behind crosswalk until light changes to red, then turn
 

 9. 

What is the speed limit in a residential area?
a.
15
c.
25
b.
35
d.
Depends on traffic
 

 10. 

What is the maximum speed limit on a 2 lane non-interstate highway?
a.
65
c.
70
b.
55
d.
75
 

 11. 

What is maximum speed limit on an Oklahoma turnpike?
a.
70
c.
75
b.
55
d.
65
 

 12. 

What is the maximum speed limit on an approved interstate highway in Oklahoma?
a.
70
c.
75
b.
55
d.
65
 

 13. 

How is a two-lane highway marked under normal conditions?
a.
One solid line in the middle
c.
Two broken yellow lines
b.
A single broken yellow line
d.
A median in the middle
 

 14. 

On a three-lane highway, what is the middle lane used for?(2 right lanes go one direction and 1 lane going the other direction)
a.
Right turns, passing
c.
Left turns and U-turns
b.
Passing and left turns
d.
All of the Above
 

 15. 

Which best describes a four lane divided highway? (Not a freeway or interstate)
a.
Highway divided by a median
c.
Highway with limited access
b.
Highway with no stop signs or lights
d.
All the above
 

 16. 

The area not visible in your rear view mirror is called your ______________.
a.
rear quarter panel
c.
blind spot
b.
tunnel vision
d.
peripheral vision
 

 17. 

When passing, when do you return to your normal driving lane?
a.
when car can be seen in rearview mirror
c.
1 car length ahead
b.
2 car length ahead
d.
depends on the speed you are going
 

 18. 

When is it legal to pass on the right?
a.
On a 2 lane road and car in front signals to the right
b.
When shoulders is wide enough
c.
On a 4 lane when car ahead is turning left
d.
On a 4 lane when car ahead is turning right
 

 19. 

How is a no-passing lane marked on a two-laned highway?
a.
Solid line along shoulder
c.
Red line in the middle
b.
Dotted line down the middle
d.
Solid line or lines in the middle
 

 20. 

When following, you should allow _____ car lengths for every 10 mph.
a.
1
c.
5
b.
3
d.
10
 

 21. 

What is the minimum following distance that should be allowed between two vehicles?
a.
two seconds
c.
four seconds
b.
three seconds
d.
depends on the speed the vehicles are traveling
 

 22. 

Signals should be given for a least ____ feet before you turn.
a.
500
c.
25
b.
250
d.
100
 

 23. 

If a car is coming towards you in your lane , you should______________________
a.
sound horn and flash headlights
c.
signal and move to the left
b.
brake and move to the right
d.
maintain speed, prepare to brake
 

 24. 

When you tires lose contact with the road surface and ride on a film of water it is called _____________?
a.
Skidding
c.
Aeroplaning
b.
Hydroplaning
d.
Floating
 

 25. 

When does maximum braking occur?
a.
When first applying the brakes
c.
Just before the wheels lock
b.
When you skid
d.
When pumping the brakes
 

 26. 

If you run off the pavement, what should you do?
a.
apply brakes lightly, reduce speed
c.
speed up and signal to the left
b.
cut wheels sharply to the left
d.
brake hard, check traffic before re-entering
 

 27. 

What is the proper method of braking on ice, snow, and other loose surfaces with standard brakes?
a.
use left foot on brake
c.
use emergency brake
b.
apply even pressure to the brake pedal
d.
tap the brakes at one second intervals
 

 28. 

If your vehicle goes into a skid, what should you do?
a.
turn in the direction of the skid
c.
shift to a higher gear
b.
brake hard and turn into the skid
d.
turn in the opposite direction
 

 29. 

Roads are likely to be the especially slick when____________________?
a.
it has been raining for a long time
c.
it just begins to rain or drizzle
b.
the center line has just been painted
d.
on hot days when the oil seeps out of the road
 

 30. 

What is the total stopping distance at 50 miles per hour?
a.
141-195
c.
108-124
b.
193-277
d.
314-372
 

 31. 

There are over ____________ rear end collisions per year.
a.
4 million
c.
250.000
b.
10 million
d.
750.000
 

 32. 

What is the basic feature of an expressway?
a.
controlled access
c.
few stop signs or lights
b.
intersections and R.R. crossings
d.
all of the above
 

 33. 

When entering a freeway your speed should be equal to that of the traffic flow when you reach the ________________.
a.
acceleration lane
c.
merging area
b.
on - ramp
d.
driving lane
 

 34. 

Which of the following is not the proper way to make a proper turn?
a.
get in the proper lane
b.
Finish the turn in the proper lane
c.
go as fast as you can through the turn as you can
d.
Signal (show what you intend to do)
e.
Make turn correctly ( Make sure you are in proper lane and slow enough when you start the turn)
f.
check traffic ( Look behind and on both sides to see where others vehicles are
g.
adjust speed ( if you are going to fast to make turn safely, slow down before you reach the stop line or crosswalk
 

 35. 

Which of the following is not a factor to consider when applying the basic speed rule?
a.
amount of traffic
b.
speed of traffic
c.
pedestrians
d.
surface of the road
e.
visibility
f.
weather and air conditions
g.
amount of gas in the car
h.
your own driving ability
 

 36. 

Which of the following is not the correct way in making a proper lane change
a.
signal
b.
check rear view mirror
c.
check speed
d.
check blind spots
e.
change lanes
 

 37. 

Which of the following is not illegal to pass within 100 feet of
a.
Bridges
b.
Post office
c.
viaducts
d.
tunnels
e.
overpasses
f.
railroad crossings
g.
intersections
h.
crosswalks
 

 38. 

Which of the following is not the proper following distance
a.
one car length for every 20 mph
b.
one car length for every 10 mph
c.
two second following rule
 

 39. 

What happens to the following distances in bad weathers or poor road conditions?
a.
triples
b.
doubles
c.
quadruples
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 40. 

If you miss your exit on a freeway, what should you do?
 a.
cross median when clear
 c.
back up to the exit ramp
 b.
go to the next exit and come back
 d.
turn up the on ramp when clear
 



 
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